New York Association of Black Psychologists - NYABPsi

11/25/2025

From the desk of your chapter president, Rev. Dr. Fleming, Hon. D.Div.:

Details of the student meet-and-greet/Kwanzaa celebration at John Jay College on December 14, 2025 are all set. Please take a look at the attached flyer for details. We hope to see you there! btw it's a hybrid event! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!

11/17/2025

From the desk of your chapter president, Rev. Dr. Phillip Fleming, Hon. D.Div.

Yesterday, the board met through Zoom for the chapter's monthly meeting. We have secured three dates for major events at John Jay College in Manhattan:

1. December 14, 2025 - Student meet-and-greet/Kwanzaa celebration
2. February 22, 2026 - Black History Month Celebration, in collaboration with the New Jersey Association of Black Psychologists (latter pending)
3. May 17, 2026 - Mental Health Awareness Month

A formal announcement of the December 14th event will be made this week on the chapter's website, social media outlets (including Facebook), and on Handshake, once the details have been finalized. A Zoom link will be provided for virtual participants.

Students and professionals of color are warmly invited to attend our events!

Peace and blessings to you all this week from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

11/17/2025

This is an email sent by Brother Faraq Iman regarding being employed while not having a steady home to live in. A must-see video! - From your chapter president, Rev. Dr. Phillip Fleming, Hon. D.Div.

"Interesting video of mostly black folk who are employed, but homeless. We have the book."

Bro. Faruq

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careers/when-the-employed-are-pushed-into-homelessness/vi-AA1QxHgW?ocid=hpmsn&pc=LCTE&cvid=691a554e0e1d4010bf5c264171dc0470&ei=50

Here's the trailer for the short video: https://youtu.be/BWV0OvKTXGA

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11/14/2025

From the desk of your chapter president:

The chapter is planning its first major event of the 2025-26 season, which is scheduled for Sunday December 14, 2025 at John Jay College in Manhattan's Upper West Side and streaming live on Zoom. We will be having a student meet-and-greet, as well as our annual Kwanzaa celebration. Once the details are finalized, the official announcement will be posted on our website (https://nyabpsi.org/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nyabpsi/), and Handshake (https://app.joinhandshake.com/profiles/70971948). Feel free to join our Facebook and Handshake pages.

NYABPsi is looking forward to seeing everyone present on December 14th! More information to come soon!

Rev. Dr. Phillip Fleming, Hon. D.Div.

10/31/2025

Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and cherished members, I would love to extend a warm welcome to the 2025-26 season of the New York Association of Black Psychologists! It is with immense honor and excitement that I stand before you today as your new chapter president. Together, we embark on a journey filled with purpose, passion, and a commitment to strengthening our community. As we gather here, I want to express my gratitude to each of you for your willingness to serve on the NYABPsi board. Your unique skills, ideas, and talents are the heartbeat of our chapter, and I am eager to collaborate with each board member, committee member, and chapter member. Together, we will promote excellence and professionalism while keeping the vibrant and rich black experience alive through our diverse activities this year.

A special shoutout to Marcus Daughtery, who has led the chapter for the past four years, from 2021 to 2025. Marcus is now the Eastern Regional Representative for the Association of Black Psychologists, of which NYABPsi is a member. I would also like to thank all the people who have served on the board during the 2024-25 season. Your contributions and work are extremely valuable and very appreciated!

My vision for our chapter is clear and ambitious. First, I aspire to extend our outreach beyond the New York City metropolitan area. Second, our chapter will engage with college students of color, both undergraduate and graduate, and working professionals in fields such as social work, psychology, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, clinical counseling, and peer support. Third, our mission is to foster an inclusive environment that empowers everyone to thrive. This year, we will create spaces for dialogue, growth, and healing. We will celebrate our achievements and confront the challenges we face with resilience and unity. Let us make our voices heard and our presence felt in every corner of our communities. Together, we can build a strong chapter that not only uplifts our members but also inspires the next generation of black psychologists. Thank you for your trust, your dedication, and your commitment to this important work. Let’s make this season one to remember!

From Rev. Dr. Phillip Fleming, Hon. D.Div.

12/07/2024

Join the New York Association of Black Psychologists for a festive celebration, marking our first in-person event since the pandemic! Let’s come together to embrace unity, reflect on our values, celebrate community, and honor that which sustains us.

This joyous occasion will feature fellowship, inspiration, music, light refreshments, and a special tribute to Dr. Lisa Whitten, NYABPsi Past President, and recipient of our Lifetime Achievement Award. We are delighted to honor Dr. Whitten through the Nguzu Saba (7 principles of Kwanzaa). Don’t miss this chance to reconnect and uplift one another. We look forward to seeing you there!

Event is Free of Charge!
Please RSVP by 12/12/24

03/01/2024

NYABPsi Honors our Living Legend, Dr. Lisa Whitten for Black History Month! Check out the candid interview on YouTube, which kicks off the NYABPsi Presidential Interview Series! Also, NYABPsi President, Marcus V. Daugherty, LMHC shares his inspiring reflections at the conclusion of Black History Month 2024 ~ all inside of our Black History Month Newsletter:
https://conta.cc/3Ii4iOH This is the NEW link to the interview!
https://youtu.be/47uduaVcJBw

View as Webpage Happy Black History Month! Presidential Reflections on Black History Month As we are now at the conclusion of Black History month for 2024, I reflect upon the tremendous accomplishment

03/01/2024

https://conta.cc/3P4f9zA
Here's the NEW link to the interview of Dr. Whitten by President Marcus Daugherty.
https://youtu.be/47uduaVcJBw

View as Webpage Happy Black History Month! Presidential Reflections on Black History Month As we are now at the conclusion of Black History month for 2024, I reflect upon the tremendous accomplishment

06/05/2023

NYABPsi is seeking nominations for its 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Nominate today, the submission process is quick and easy!

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02/28/2023

As we close out Black History Month -- a time that we remember & raise up the contributions & rich legacy of our ancestors throughout history -- NYABPsi President, Mr. Marcus Daughtery reflects on his vision for the organization during his presidency:
https://conta.cc/3EE3H8G

Important Message from Marcus Daugherty! View as Webpage NYABPsi 2023 Presidential Vision Statement and Black History Month Reflection Marcus Daugherty, LMHC As we close out Black History Month -- a t

01/01/2023

Today we celebrate the seventh and final day of Kwanzaa, Imani, which means faith. We began the Kwanzaa celebration with Umoja (unity), and we end with Imani (faith) because unity is necessary to begin our most important work, and faith allows us to sustain it. Since Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, but a cultural one, Imani is not just about faith in the Creator, but also faith in ourselves, each other, our victory over our struggles, and all that is good, right, and beautiful in the world.

Black psychologists have had an unwavering belief in the humanity and potentiality of Black people, especially in our ability to transcend and not be defined solely by racial oppression. In fact, Black psychologists such as Joseph White articulated the principles of a positive and strengths-based psychology prior to the formation of positive psychology.

On this day, we encourage you to reflect on the progress that we have made as a people, engage in a ritual of gratitude for the help that has been given along the way, and be action oriented in lifting up others around you who are still in the midst of their struggles. We encourage you to choose faith over fear, especially when it comes to your future. Know with full conviction that we come from a resilient people and that victory over struggle is our birthright!

And now, as we end our virtual Kwanzaa celebration, we invite you to say 7 times:
Harambee, Harambee, Harambee, Harambee, Harambee, Harambeee!("all pull together" in Swahili)

Reflections on Faith View as Webpage The New York Association of Black Psychologists Wishes You A... Happy Kwanzaa! NYABPsi would like to wish you all a warm and heartfelt Happy Kwanzaa! The Pan-Afric